No. 11,576 in German
stoffwechsel
"Stoffwechsel" means "metabolism" in English.
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Der Stoffwechsel spielt eine wesentliche Rolle für unsere Gesundheit.
Metabolism plays an essential role in our health.
Here, 'Stoffwechsel' is used in its primary biological sense to denote the process by which the body converts what we eat and drink into energy.
Ein schneller Stoffwechsel kann dabei helfen, Gewicht leichter zu verlieren.
A fast metabolism can help to lose weight more easily.
In this case, 'Stoffwechsel' is referred to regarding its rate of activity and its impact on the body's energy management.
Die Wissenschaft untersucht, wie der Stoffwechsel durch Ernährung beeinflusst wird.
Science is studying how metabolism is influenced by nutrition.
Here, 'Stoffwechsel' is used in the context of scientific investigation into its relationship with diet and nutrition.
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